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You’re in between meals and craving something sweet, but you just started orthodontic treatment and know that many of your favorite foods should now be avoided. Is there anything sweet you can eat? The short answer is yes! Orthodontist Dr. Oana Honey and the staff at Honey Orthodontics are here to explain the truth about sugar and how to satisfy your sweet tooth without damaging your braces.

Sugar is one of the leading causes of tooth decay and is off-limits during orthodontic treatment to keep the teeth [...] Read More

Whether you’ve had orthodontic treatment or not, you’ve seen people wearing elastics or rubber bands as part of the process. But do you know what they’re used for? To help give you a better idea of why rubber bands are used with metal or clear braces, we’ll explain what they are, why they’re used, and how to take care of them during treatment.

In short, rubber bands are used to help move your teeth along the archwire to aid in tooth movement for your particular treatment plan. There are many [...] Read More

You’ve gotten your clear aligners and it’s time to begin your journey to a healthier, straight smile with Invisalign. Just as your oral hygiene routine would change with braces, you will need to adopt a new routine with Invisalign. This includes stocking up on a few more hygiene products and supplies to maintain your new lifestyle. To make things easier, we’ve listed all the things you’ll need to keep your Invisalign clear aligners clean.

Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics recommends that you have two toothbrushes: one for your teeth [...] Read More

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Honey Orthodontics has hidden several toothbrushes in a photo of our office parking lot. Guess the correct amount, and you’ll be entered a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card (perfect for back-to-school supplies!) Look closely… you may have “missed a spot!”

This contest runs through Monday, September 30th. To enter, head over to our Contest page!

We hope all our patients are enjoying their summer vacations!

You’ve been patiently waiting for your orthodontic treatment to come to an end and your braces to come off. You followed all the oral hygiene instructions during and after treatment, but now your wisdom teeth are starting to come in. Will they ruin your new smile?

At Honey Orthodontics, we get this question a lot and rightfully so. With the typical timeline for orthodontic treatment being between about 18 and 36 months, we understand that it would be very disappointing for all that hard work to go to waste. In some very rare cases, the [...] Read More

You’re getting your braces put on for the first time and you’re not sure what to expect. One thing is for sure; your oral hygiene practices will definitely change. To help prepare you for what’s in store and make the most of your orthodontic treatment, we at Honey Orthodontics explain what you can expect from your first week in braces:

On the day your braces are put on, the process should be relatively painless. In the hours following placement, you may notice that it will take you longer than usual [...] Read More